Georgia Governors/Mayors
This man protested the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and felt it gave the federal government too much power.
Lester Maddox
It incorporated the Confederate Battle Flag into its design.
How did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. bring about social change and end segregation?
He used his social power to influence the passage of Civil Rights legislation.
This civil rights leader led the March to Selma Protest.
John Lewis
How did William B. Hartsfield impact the city of Atlanta?
Promoted aviation in Georgia, expanded the highway system, and civil rights.
Which Civil Rights organization was led by John Lewis and was made up of high school and college students?
The SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee)
How is the 1956 Georgia State Flag a response to Brown vs. Board of Education?
The flag was changed to protest forced integration as a symbol of Georgia's "Massive Resistance" to desegregating schools.
What positive Civil Rights decisions is Ellis Arnall remembered for?
Eliminating the Poll Tax and allowing the White Primary to end
How did Ivan Allen Jr. impact Atlanta?
Promoted the creation of Interstate-285, brought major league sports to the city, and promoted civil rights.
Mystery Award!
Back to zero!
What was the Sibley Commission's recommendation to integrating public schools?
The Commission made the recommendation that the schools should stay open and integrate despite 60% of Georgians wanted to close the schools.
How did technology change agriculture in Georgia following WW2?
1) The sizes of farms increased, while the labor force and the number of farms decreased.
2) Georgia crops diversified from just cotton.
3) Forced agricultural workers move from the farms to the cities (Great Migration)
Mystery Award!
Nothing!
What was the result of The March on Washington?
It led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
True or False: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made discrimination in public places illegal and required employers to provide equal employment opportunities.
True
Why is Lester Maddox considered a controversial figure in Georgia History?
Even though he was a segregationist governor who had a history of resisting Civil Rights, he appointed more African-Americans to government positions than all governors before him.
Why is the 1946 governor's race a controversial event?
Three men claimed to be governor at the same time for different reasons.
What was the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
It overturned Plessy v. Ferguson because it stated separate-but-equal policies in schools were unconstitutional.
What Civil Rights event was intended to desegregate an entire community in Georgia?
How does the end of the White Primary connect to the 1946 Governor’s Race?
Eugene Talmadge won the election by promising to bring back the White Primary in Georgia but died before he could take office, which created a vacant spot for the Governor position.